Watauga public meetings in 2025

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve the Capp Smith Food Truck Project design and construction plan, change its regular meeting time to 6:00 p.m., and discuss appreciation options for businesses donating food to police and fire departments.

• Approval of Capp Smith Food Truck Project design and construction plan
• Change of regular meeting time from 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Discussion of appreciation options for business food donations
• Approval of Monthly Financial Report for October 31, 2025
• Approval of November 18, 2025, WEDC meeting minutes

General

The City Council will attend a Breakfast with Santa event at the Watauga Community Center. No formal action is scheduled, but the meeting will be treated as an open meeting under the Open Meetings Act.

• Breakfast with Santa event at Watauga Community Center
• Possible quorum of City Council present
• Public allowed to observe discussions

General

City Council will attend the Cookies with Santa event at the Watauga Fire Station. This is a possible quorum notice; no formal action will be taken.

• Cookies with Santa event at 5909 Hightower Drive

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a $307,524 contract with U.S. Bronco Services to retrofit water meters. The council confirmed Sayeda Syed as the nominee for the vacant Tarrant County Appraisal District board seat and cast the city’s five votes for Eric Crile for the same board.

• Approved consent agenda items (6-0-0-0)
• Approved $307,524 water‑meter retrofit contract with U.S. Bronco Services (6-0-0-0)
• Approved resolution nominating Sayeda Syed to Tarrant County Appraisal District board (5-1-0-0)
• Approved resolution casting city’s five votes for Eric Crile to Tarrant County Appraisal District board (6-0-0-0)

General

The City Council will attend a Hometown Christmas event at Capp Smith Park. No formal action will be taken during this gathering.

• Hometown Christmas event at Capp Smith Park, 5800 Robin Drive

General

The Watauga City Council may attend the Panera Bread 15th Year Anniversary on December 4, 2025. This is a notice of a possible quorum; no official action is scheduled to be taken.

• Attendance at Panera Bread 15th Year Anniversary at 8416 Denton Hwy #100

Parks Advisory Board

The board will discuss the use of electric scooters, bikes, and hoverboards on park trails and skate parks. Members will also consider adopting a new meeting schedule for January 2026.

• Discussion on motorized and electric scooters, bikes, and hoverboards on park trails and skate parks
• Adoption of a new meeting schedule effective January 2026
• Approval of September 2, 2025, meeting minutes

The Parks Advisory Board approved the July 1 2025 meeting minutes and adopted a new meeting schedule for 2026, with meetings set for Feb 3, Apr 7, Jun 2, Aug 4, and Oct 6. A discussion on motorized‑vehicle use on park trails resulted in no action. All votes were unanimous 4‑0‑0.

• Approved July 1 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Adopted new meeting schedule for 2026 (4‑0‑0)
• No action taken on motorized‑vehicle use policy

Civil Service Commssion

The Watauga Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the minutes from a previous meeting and certify the eligibility list for the Watauga Fire Department entrance exam.

• Approve minutes from October 7, 2025 meeting
• Certify Watauga Fire Department entrance exam eligibility list

The Civil Service Commission approved and certified the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and the Watauga Fire Department entrance exam list created on November 11, 2025, each with a 3‑0‑0‑0 vote. Renni Burt announced her resignation effective December 31, 2025. No public testimony was received.

• Approved October 7, 2025 Civil Service Commission minutes (3-0-0-0)
• Approved Watauga Fire Department entrance exam list (Nov 11, 2025) (3-0-0-0)

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will consider a professional services agreement for a retail recruitment plan and a budget amendment for FY2025-2026. The body will also present proclamations to seven local businesses for milestone anniversaries.

• Professional services agreement with The Retail Coach, LLC for a Comprehensive Retail Recruitment and Development Plan
• Budget amendment for the FY2025-2026 WEDC Budget
• Proclamations for Papa John's (30 years), Burger King (25 years), and Dr. Kim Nelson Dentistry (20 years)
• Proclamations for Kindercare Learning Center (20 years), Albertson's (15 years), AT&T (15 years), and Panera Bread (15 years)

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and the September 30, 2025 financial report. It also approved a FY2025‑2026 budget amendment and authorized a professional services agreement with The Retail Coach, LLC for a comprehensive retail recruitment and development plan. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved September 30, 2025 financial report (5-0-0)
• Approved FY2025-2026 budget amendment (5-0-0)
• Approved Retail Coach professional services agreement (5-0-0)

City Council

The Watauga City Council will hold a special meeting to review and officially declare the results of a bond election. The session includes opportunities for public comment and testimony on the action item.

• Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a bond election

The City Council approved a resolution to canvass and declare the results of the recent bond election. The motion was made by Councilmember Taylor, seconded by Councilmember Downey, and passed with a 3‑0‑0‑3 vote. No council members opposed or abstained; three members were absent.

• Approved resolution canvassing bond election results (vote 3-0-0-3)

Library Board

The Watauga Library Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve a long-range plan for the library spanning 2026-2031. The board will also receive updates regarding the Study Room Policy.

• Approval of Watauga Public Library Long Range Plan 2026-2031
• Updates to Study Room Policy
• Approval of July 8, 2025, meeting minutes

The board voted to approve the Watauga Public Library Long Range Plan for 2026‑2031. The motion was made by Member Brannon, seconded by Member Ostendorp, and passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0 vote. No items were scheduled for future agendas. The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 pm.

• Approved Watauga Public Library Long Range Plan 2026‑2031 (5-0-0)

City Council

The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop to discuss proposed changes to the Chapter 12 fee schedule and the Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) project. The meeting will also include public comment and presentations from city staff.

• Presentation on Chapter 12 Fee Schedule Proposed Changes
• Presentation on Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) project
• Public Comment on agenda items
• Executive session for legal counsel consultation
• City Hall Council Chamber at 7105 Whitley Road

The council held a special workshop where the Finance Director presented proposed changes to the Chapter 12 fee schedule and an Automatic Meter Infrastructure project for the water system. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss ordinances regarding boarding home regulations, the 2024 International Fire Code, and changes to city rates and fees. The body is also considering several contracts for public works, IT equipment, and community center improvements.

• Ordinance adopting regulations and permitting for boarding homes
• Adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments
• Gym floor replacement for Hector F. Garcia Community Center not to exceed $145,000
• Amending various rates and fees in Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances
• Contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

During the executive session, the council discussed the annual performance evaluation of City Secretary Linda Proskey but did not take any action. No votes or approvals were recorded. A council member requested that the animal‑control ordinance on animal dumping be placed on a future agenda.

• No action taken on City Secretary performance evaluation

General

The City of Watauga will host a graduation ceremony for the Citizen Public Safety Academy on November 6, 2025. The event will be held at the Hector Garcia Community Center and is considered an open meeting where the City Council may be present. No formal action is scheduled.

• Citizen Public Safety Academy Graduation
• Hector Garcia Community Center, 7901 Indian Springs Road
• Possible City Council quorum present
• City Hall posting notice on October 3, 2025

General

Police Chief Lewis will conduct a Meet the Chief Community Forum at the Watauga Community Center. No formal action will be taken during the event.

• Meet the Chief Community Forum at 7901 Indian Springs Road

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a business anniversary event at Chili's. The notice states that no action will be taken by any attending body unless specifically provided for on an agenda.

• Chili's 25th Year Business Anniversary at 8008 Denton Hwy

General

The city is holding a public input meeting regarding American Disabilities Act and Title VI awareness. No formal action will be taken during this event.

• Public input meeting for American Disabilities Act & Title VI Awareness Outreach

General

The City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting to discuss an upcoming bond election. No formal action will be taken during this event.

• Town Hall for bond election at Watauga City Library

Animal Services Advisory Committee

The Animal Services Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 24, 2024 meeting. The motion was made by Miranda Koenig, seconded by Donald McLeod, and passed unanimously with a 3-0-0-0 vote. No other actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-0-0)

City Council

The Watauga City Council will consider adopting a 2026 holiday calendar, approving a contract for School Resource Officers, and accepting a federal SAFER grant for the Fire Department. The agenda also includes approving minutes, surplus property, and financial reports.

• Approval of 2026 Observed Holiday Calendar
• Contract with Birdville ISD for School Resource Officers
• Acceptance of SAFER grant for Fire/EMS staffing
• Purchase of Auto-Load System, Cot, and Stair Chair
• Resolution to deny Oncor Electric rate change application

The council approved the FY24 SAFER grant award of $892,075 to add a firefighter per shift. It also nominated two members to the Tarrant County Appraisal District Board, approved purchase of an auto‑load system for the fire department, amended the WEDC bylaws to make the mayor its president, and denied Oncor Electric's rate‑change application. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Accepted FY24 SAFER grant award of $892,075 (3-0-0-3)
• Nominated Sayeda Bilqees Syed and Eric Crile to Tarrant County Appraisal District Board (3-0-0-3)
• Approved purchase of auto‑load system, cot and stair chair for Fire/EMS (3-0-0-3)
• Amended WEDC bylaws to designate the duly elected mayor as president (3-0-0-3)
• Denied Oncor Electric Company's rate‑change application (3-0-0-3)
• Approved 2026 observed holiday calendar (consent agenda) (3-0-0-3)
• Approved contract for School Resource Officers with Birdville ISD (consent agenda) (3-0-0-3)
• Approved Commercial Recorder as official newspaper FY 2025‑2026 (consent agenda) (3-0-0-3)

General

The City Council will hold a Town Hall meeting on October 7, 2025, at the Hector Garcia Community Center. No formal action will be taken during this event, though discussions regarding the upcoming bond election may occur.

• Town Hall meeting regarding upcoming bond election

Civil Service Commssion

The Watauga Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and certify entrance exam eligibility lists for the Watauga Police and Fire Departments. The agenda also outlines procedures for public comment.

• Approve minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting
• Certify Watauga Police Department Entrance Exam Eligibility List
• Certify Watauga Fire Department Entrance Exam Eligibility List
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Potential executive session for legal counsel consultation

The commission adjourned the meeting at 6:04 pm. The minutes for the day were approved. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 pm (no vote recorded)
• Approved meeting minutes (no vote recorded)

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting for Seianime. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for other city boards or commissions that may be present.

• Seianime ribbon cutting at 6900 Denton Hwy #110

General

The Watauga City Council will hold a Town Hall meeting to discuss the upcoming bond election. No formal action is scheduled, but the public may observe discussions.

• Town Hall meeting for bond election
• Possible quorum of City Council present
• Open meeting for public observation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to select a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. The meeting also includes the oath of office for Planner I Jeannette Garcia.

• Selection of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary
• Oath of Office for Jeannette Garcia, Planner I
• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. Members voted to select Karen Isbell as Chairperson, Jillian Giles as Vice‑Chairperson, and Quincy Adams as Secretary. Each motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0-0)
• Selected Karen Isbell as Chairperson (5-0-0-0)
• Selected Jillian Giles as Vice‑Chairperson (5-0-0-0)
• Selected Quincy Adams as Secretary (5-0-0-0)

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will consider amending its bylaws to make the Mayor the President, approve the Capp Smith Food Truck Project, and discuss sponsorship for the North Tarrant Fall Fest 2025. The meeting also includes the presentation of proclamations to local businesses.

• Consider action on amending WEDC bylaws to designate the Mayor as President
• Discuss sponsorship of the North Tarrant Fall Fest 2025
• Public Hearing on the Capp Smith Food Truck Site project and grant agreement
• Consider action to approve the Capp Smith Food Truck Project expenditure and related Grant Agreement
• Approval of July 14, 2025, and June 17, 2025, WEDC meeting minutes

The board approved its consent agenda, which included the July 14 and June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the July 31, 2025 financial report. Members voted to amend the WEDC bylaws to designate the elected Mayor as President of the corporation. The board also approved training opportunities for two board members and approved funding for the Capp Smith Food Truck Project and its grant agreement. No other items were acted upon.

• Approved consent agenda items (July 14 2025 minutes, June 17 2025 minutes, July 31 2025 financial report) – passed 3-0-0
• Approved amendment to bylaws to designate the elected Mayor as President – passed 3-0-0
• Approved training opportunities for two board members – passed 3-0-0
• Approved Capp Smith Food Truck Project expenditure and grant agreement for debt service – passed 3-0-0

General

The City Council will hold a Town Hall meeting to discuss an upcoming bond election. No formal action will be taken during this event.

• Town Hall meeting regarding bond election

General

The Watauga Fire Department is holding a 9/11 Observance Event on September 11, 2025. No formal action will be taken at this event, though a quorum of the City Council may be present.

• 9/11 Observance Event at 5909 Hightower Drive

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to receive presentations on city programs and training. The session includes a report on the police department's approach to mental health crises.

• Presentation by Police Crisis Response Coordinator Christi Garcia on the Watauga PD's Mental Health/Crisis Response Program
• CivicPlus Training

The council heard a presentation on the Police Mental Health/Crisis Response Program, highlighting case work and community partnerships. Council members discussed expanding mental‑health resources and collaborations. Mayor Miner postponed the planned CivicPlus training to a later workshop. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Postponed CivicPlus training (no vote)

City Council

The council accepted the consent agenda, which included several personnel policy revisions. It approved a budget amendment that moves $42,474 from the Strategic Initiative Fund to the General Fund and adds $85,000 in permit revenue. The council also approved an amendment to the contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Park Vista Park project, raising its total cost to $65,485. Councilwoman Minucci resigned, creating a vacant Place 5 seat; no action was taken to fill it at this meeting.

• Accepted consent agenda (multiple policy revisions) – vote 6-0-0-1
• Approved budget amendment transferring $42,474 and adding $85,000 permit revenue – vote 6-0-0-1
• Approved amendment to Burgess & Niple contract for Park Vista Park, total $65,485 – vote 6-0-0-1
• Declared City Council Place 5 vacant after Councilwoman Minucci’s resignation – no vote
• No action taken on forfeiture of office proceedings – no vote

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board voted to approve the July 1, 2025 Park Board meeting minutes. The motion was made by Kim Irving, seconded by Layla Downey, and passed with a recorded tally of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, and 1 additional count. No other actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved July 1, 2025 Park Board minutes (vote 4-0-0-1)

City Council

The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss proposed revisions to the city's personnel policy. The meeting will also include a presentation on CivicPlus training. No formal action is scheduled.

• City of Watauga Proposed Personnel Policy Revisions Presentation
• CivicPlus Training
• Public Comment on agenda items
• Executive session for legal counsel and personnel matters
• City Hall Council Chamber at 7105 Whitley Road

The council reached a unanimous consensus to move the CivicPlus training to the next workshop because two members were absent. No other actions were approved or denied during the meeting. The meeting concluded with the mayor adjourning at 6:17 p.m.

• Postponed CivicPlus training to next workshop (unanimous)

City Council

The Watauga City Council will vote on the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and a proposed property tax rate of $0.57020 per $100 assessed value. The meeting also includes reappointments to various city boards and a public hearing on the Economic Development budget.

• Adoption of 2025-2026 budget and tax rate
• Public hearing on proposed $0.57020 tax rate
• Reappointments to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approval of street maintenance agreement with Tarrant County
• Professional services agreement with Burgess & Niple for ADA Transition Plan

The council adopted the FY2025‑2026 city budget and approved two ad valorem tax rates: $0.391659 per $100 for maintenance and operations and $0.178541 per $100 for debt service. It also adopted the Capital Outlay Plan for FY2026‑2030, approved a professional services agreement for an ADA Transition Plan Phase Project, and authorized the mayor to negotiate the city manager’s employment contract. All actions passed unanimously (5‑0‑0‑0).

• Approved Capital Outlay Plan FY2026‑2030 (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted FY2025‑2026 city budget (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved maintenance & operations tax rate $0.391659 per $100 valuation (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved debt service tax rate $0.178541 per $100 valuation (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Burgess & Niple for ADA Transition Plan Phase Project (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved FY2025‑2026 Watauga Economic Development Corporation budget (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Authorized Mayor Miner to negotiate/amend City Manager employment contract (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Reappointed Richard LaPorte to Board of Appeals (5‑0‑0‑0)

City Council

The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the results of the 2025 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The meeting also includes time for public comment and testimony.

• Presentation of the 2025 Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results by City Manager Sandra Gibson

The City Council workshop presented the 2025 Citizens Satisfaction survey results but did not adopt any motions, approvals, or resolutions. No public comments were received and no announcements were made. The meeting was adjourned without any recorded votes or decisions.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider action on the FY2025-2026 proposed budgets for the city and the Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District. The body will also discuss a bond election and the issuance of revenue certificates of obligation.

• Public hearing and action on FY2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Public hearing and action on Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District Proposed Budget for FY2025-2026
• Ordinance calling for a bond election
• Ordinance authorizing 'City of Watauga, Texas Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025'
• Approval of Watauga Public Library 'Unattended or Disruptive Child Policy'

The council adopted an ordinance to place two bond propositions on the November ballot: Proposition A for $49 million to fund public‑safety facilities and the animal shelter, and Proposition B for $32 million for the library. It also approved a $10.34 million series of tax and revenue certificates, accepted the consent agenda, and delayed the FY2025‑2026 general budget until August 25. All votes were unanimous (7‑0‑0‑0).

• Adopted bond election ordinance for Proposition A $49 M public safety/animal shelter and Proposition B $32 M library (7-0-0-0)
• Approved issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates Series 2025 totaling $10,340,000 (7-0-0-0)
• Approved Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District Proposed Budget FY2025-2026 (7-0-0-0)
• Delayed adoption of FY2025-2026 General Budget until August 25, 2025 (7-0-0-0)
• Accepted consent agenda items (library policy, monthly financial report, quarterly investment report, June 9 workshop, July 28 workshop) (7-0-0-0)

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a business anniversary event at 7500 Denton Hwy. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for city council members and other city boards or commissions.

• Quik Trip 25th Year Business Anniversary at 7500 Denton Hwy

Animal Services Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a supervisor report on shelter activities and consider the approval of meeting minutes from June 4, 2025. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment and testimony.

• Supervisor Report of Shelter Activities
• Approval of June 4, 2025, meeting minutes

General

The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the City Manager's proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Finance Director Jennifer Calvert will provide the presentation.

• Presentation of the City Manager's Proposed Budget for FY2025-2026

The council heard a presentation of the City Manager’s proposed FY2025‑2026 budget. The proposal includes a tax rate of $0.5702 per $100 valuation, unchanged from the prior year, and projects $107 million in revenue with an $80 million budget. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider the Certified Tax Roll for 2025 and a proposed tax rate of $0.5702 per $100 valuation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body is also discussing dates for public hearings regarding the proposed budget and tax rate.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.5702 per $100 valuation for FY2025-2026
• Acceptance of the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2025 from Tarrant Appraisal District
• Setting a public hearing for the FY2025-2026 Proposed Budget on August 11, 2025
• Setting a public hearing for the Proposed Tax Rate on August 25, 2025
• Setting August 25, 2025 as the date to adopt the proposed tax rate

The council approved a resolution accepting the certified 2025 tax roll. It also set a public hearing on the FY2025‑2026 budget for August 11, 2025, and scheduled hearings and a vote on the proposed property tax rate of $0.5702 per $100 valuation for August 25, 2025. All motions passed with a 7‑0‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved resolution accepting certified 2025 tax roll (7-0-0-0)
• Approved public hearing on FY2025‑2026 budget for Aug 11, 2025 (7-0-0-0)
• Approved record vote on proposed tax rate $0.5702 per $100 valuation (7-0-0-0)
• Approved public hearing on proposed tax rate $0.5702 per $100 valuation for Aug 25, 2025 (7-0-0-0)
• Approved scheduling of Aug 25, 2025 vote to adopt proposed tax rate (7-0-0-0)

General

The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop to discuss facility improvements and the possibility of a bond election. The meeting will include public comment on agenda items and a presentation on the proposed improvements.

• Presentation on Facility Improvements and Possible Bond Election
• Public Comment on agenda items
• Executive session for legal counsel consultation
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for real property deliberation

The council reviewed proposals for a new 40,000‑sq‑ft library and a combined police and animal‑shelter facility, both with increased cost estimates. After discussion, council members reached consensus to move forward with a bond election in November 2025, with each project to appear as a separate ballot item. No formal vote tally was recorded.

• Pursue November 2025 bond election for library and police/animal shelter projects (consensus)

City Council

The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a presentation regarding the Open Rewards Program. This program is sponsored by the Watauga Economic Development Corporation.

• Presentation regarding Open Rewards Program sponsored by the Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The council heard a presentation on the "Blue Dot Open Rewards" program, a citywide cashback app to support local businesses. The proposal outlined a $5,000 software budget and a $25,000 maximum payout, with suggested launch in November or December. No vote or formal decision was recorded.

City Council

The City Council will consider contracts for employee medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. The body will also review the Watauga Economic Development Corporation's proposed budget and a traffic ordinance regarding visibility triangles.

• Proposed health benefits contracts with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Mutual of Omaha
• Ordinance amending visibility triangle requirements at street and driveway intersections with fines up to $500
• 5-year service agreement with AA Wrecker for towing services
• Watauga Economic Development Corporation's Proposed FY2025-2026 Budget
• Revised NEFDA Interlocal Agreement

The council voted to select Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for employee medical, dental, and vision coverage and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract. It also approved life, AD&D, and disability insurance with Mutual of Omaha. Both motions passed 6-0-0-1. Additional items approved include a traffic‑visibility‑triangle ordinance and the revised NEFDA interlocal agreement.

• Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance contract (6-0-0-1)
• Approved Mutual of Omaha life, AD&D and disability insurance (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted visibility‑triangle traffic ordinance amendment (6-0-0-1)
• Approved Revised NEFDA Interlocal Agreement (6-0-0-1)
• Accepted amended consent agenda (6-0-0-1)

General

The City Council may attend the 30th Year Anniversary of Joe's Coffee Shop. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for the council and other city boards or commissions.

• Attendance at Joe's Coffee Shop anniversary at 5912 Denton Hwy

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will discuss and consider adopting its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and approving a Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Watauga. The meeting will also include a consent agenda item for the Monthly Financial Report and a public comment period.

• Consideration of Monthly Financial Report for May 31, 2025
• Discussion and adoption of FY2025-2026 budget
• Approval of Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement with City of Watauga
• Public Comment period
• Executive Session for legal counsel consultation and personnel matters

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation board approved the monthly financial report for the period ending May 31, 2025. It adopted the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget. It also approved a staffing and reimbursement agreement with the City of Watauga. All three motions passed unanimously (5‑0‑0) with one director absent.

• Approved Monthly Financial Report for period ending May 31, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved FY2025‑2026 budget (5-0-0)
• Approved Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement (5-0-0)

City Council

The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the Capp Smith Park Food Truck Master Plan. The meeting will include public comment and presentations, with no specific action items listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Capp Smith Park Food Truck Master Plan
• Public Comment on non-agenda items
• Public Testimony on agenda action items

The City Council and WEDC presented the Capp Smith Park Food Truck Master Plan, outlining phases, costs of about $2.7‑$2.8 million, and design features. Members discussed parking, security, sanitation, noise, and funding through the WEDC sales tax, but no vote or formal approval was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. without any decisions being finalized.

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on construction contracts for Whitley Road and Bunker Blvd. The body will also consider a resolution to suspend a requested rate change from Oncor Delivery Company.

• Construction contract with DDM Construction Corporation for Whitley Road 5 paving, drainage, and water improvements
• Construction bid for the Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) 50th Year Project for Bunker Blvd water improvements
• Construction of the Parks Pole Barn Facility with Zenith Roofing and Waterproofing, LLC
• Resolution to suspend Oncor Delivery Company's requested rate change effective July 31, 2025
• Executive session to discuss the purchase, sale, exchange, or value of real property

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included approval of prior meeting minutes, a resolution suspending an Oncor rate change, the May financial report, and a park pole barn facility. It then approved a $7,697,558.20 contract with DDM Construction for Whitley Road Phase 5, including a shared‑use path. The council also approved a $418,848 bid from Gomez Brothers for the Bunker Boulevard water main project. No action was taken on the real‑property item discussed in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda items (June 9 minutes, June 23 minutes, Oncor rate suspension, May financial report, park pole barn) – vote 6-0-0-0
• Approved $7,697,558.20 construction contract with DDM Construction for Whitley Road Phase 5 – vote 6-0-0-0
• Approved $418,848 bid from Gomez Brothers for Bunker Blvd water main – vote 6-0-0-0
• No action taken on real‑property purchase/sale discussion in executive session

Library Board

The Watauga Library Board will meet to review a report from the Director of Library Services. The board is scheduled to decide on a revised version of the "Unattended or Disruptive Child Policy."

• Approval of May 13, 2025, meeting minutes
• Revised "Unattended or Disruptive Child Policy"

The board approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a revised Unattended or Disruptive Child Policy. Both motions passed with four votes in favor and two members absent.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0-2)
• Approved revision of Unattended or Disruptive Child Policy (4-0-0-2)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will discuss the stocking of the lake and wildflower areas at Capp Smith Park. The meeting also includes reports on the 2025 WataugaFest event and updates on Parks, Recreation, & Active Adult Services.

• Discussion on stocking Capp Smith Park Lake
• Discussion on wildflower areas at Capp Smith Park
• Report on the 2025 WataugaFest event
• Approval of May 6, 2025, meeting minutes

The board considered the consent agenda item to approve the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. Kim Irving moved to approve the minutes, Darlene Chavious seconded, and the board voted 5‑0 in favor with no abstentions or nay votes. No other motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved May 6, 2025 Parks Advisory Board minutes (5‑0)

Crime Control & Prevention District

The Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and accept the annual financial audit for the period ending September 30, 2024.

• Acceptance of the Annual Financial Audit for the period ending September 30, 2024
• Approval of June 9, 2025, meeting minutes

The Crime Control & Prevention District board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also accepted the district’s annual financial audit for the period ending September 30, 2024 after an accounting error was corrected. Both motions passed with a 7‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑abstain vote.

• Approved consent agenda and June 9, 2025 minutes (vote 7-0-0-0)
• Accepted annual financial audit for period ending Sep 30, 2024 (vote 7-0-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the publication of a Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss the purchase, sale, exchange, or value of real property.

• Resolution authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation
• Executive session regarding the purchase, sale, exchange or value of real property
• Presentation on the Youth Fire Camp Program
• Proclamation for Juneteenth

The council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation for city and utility projects, complying with SEC rule 15c2‑12. The motion passed unanimously with six votes in favor and none against; Councilmember Minucci was absent. In executive session, no action was taken on the discussed real‑property matter. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved resolution to publish Notice of Intention for Certificates of Obligation (6-0)
• No action taken on purchase, sale, exchange, or valuation of real property (executive session)

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also review financial reports and recognize local businesses for milestone anniversaries.

• Public hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Proclamation to Ying Cafe for 25 year anniversary
• Proclamation to The Chicken Place for 15 year anniversary
• Update from the Retail Coach
• Approval of Monthly Financial Report for period ending April 30, 2025

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting. It also approved the monthly financial report for the period ending April 30, 2025. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0 vote and no dissenting votes. A suggestion to make the mayor the permanent president was noted for a future agenda.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report for period ending April 30, 2025 (5-0-0)

General

City Council will attend a Father's Day Cookout event at the Watauga Community Center. No formal action is scheduled to be taken during this event.

• Active Adults Center Father's Day Cookout at 7901 Indian Springs Road

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting event for The Liquidation Hub. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for other city boards or commissions that may be present.

• Ribbon cutting at The Liquidation Hub, 6101 Watauga Rd #C

Civil Service Commssion

The Watauga Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the minutes from a January meeting and certify a list of candidates for the Watauga Police Department entrance exam. The public may provide testimony on agenda items.

• Approve minutes from January 28, 2025 meeting
• Certify Watauga Police Department Entrance Exam List
• Public comment on agenda items
• Potential executive session for legal counsel consultation

The commission approved and certified the minutes from the Jan. 28, 2025 Civil Service meeting with a 3‑0‑0‑0 vote. It also approved and certified the Watauga Police Department entrance exam list dated May 30, 2025, also by a 3‑0‑0‑0 vote. No public testimony was received.

• Approved Jan 28, 2025 Civil Service minutes (3-0-0-0)
• Approved Police Department entrance exam list (May 30, 2025) (3-0-0-0)

Crime Control & Prevention District

The board will hold a public hearing and consider action on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board will also review the annual financial audit for the period ending September 30, 2024.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2025-2026 budget
• Action on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Acceptance of Annual Financial Audit for period ending September 30, 2024
• Approval of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the consent agenda without opposition. It voted to table the acceptance of the annual financial audit. It then unanimously approved the district's proposed FY2025‑2026 budget.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0-0-0)
• Tabled acceptance of the annual financial audit (8-0-0-0)
• Approved FY2025‑2026 proposed budget with $2.11 M revenue and $2.65 M expenditures (8-0-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to receive presentations on long-term spending and infrastructure. The body is discussing proposed 5-year plans for capital outlays and capital improvements.

• Presentation of the Proposed 5-year Capital Outlay Plan
• Presentation of the Proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and Funding

The council met on June 9, 2025 for a workshop session. Presentations covered the proposed five‑year Capital Outlay Plan and Capital Improvement Plan, including infrastructure projects and equipment needs. No motions were voted on or approved during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

City Council

The Watauga City Council will consider approving a construction contract for water and wastewater projects and renewing its partnership in the HOME program. The agenda also includes the appointment of an Animal Services Advisory Board member and the acceptance of the Crime Control and Prevention District budget.

• Construction contract with Quality Excavation, LLC not to exceed $4,182,134.53
• Renewal of HOME Program partnership with matching contribution requirements
• Acceptance of Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District FY 2025-2026 budget
• Appointment of Animal Service Supervisor Miranda Koenig to advisory board
• Approval of March and April 2025 City Council meeting minutes

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It awarded Bid #25-002 for the Water and Wastewater Group Two improvements to Quality Excavation, LLC, authorizing the City Manager to sign the contract. The council also accepted the Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District proposed budget for FY 2025‑2026 and adopted the mayor’s recommendation on council liaison responsibilities. No action was taken on the real‑property item discussed in executive session.

• Consent agenda approved (7-0-0-0)
• Awarded $4,182,134.53 Water & Wastewater Group Two contract to Quality Excavation, LLC (7-0-0-0)
• Accepted Crime Control and Prevention District proposed budget FY 2025‑2026 (7-0-0-0)
• Accepted mayor’s recommendation on Council Liaisons and responsibilities (7-0-0-0)
• Executive session real‑property discussion – no action taken

Animal Services Advisory Committee

The committee will review a report on shelter activities and approve minutes from October 2024. Members will also discuss and decide on meeting dates for August 2025 and the full 2026 calendar.

• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Supervisor's Report of Shelter Activities
• Scheduling of remaining 2025 meeting for August
• Scheduling of 2026 committee meetings

The committee approved the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑0‑0 vote. It scheduled the next required meeting for August 6, 2025, also by a 3‑0‑0‑0 vote. The board then approved three 2026 meeting dates—February 4, June 3, and October 7—again with a 3‑0‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 6, 2025 (3-0-0-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates: Feb 4, Jun 3, Oct 7 (3-0-0-0)

General

The board will administer oaths of office to four members and select its Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The body will also discuss the FY2025-2026 budget and set dates for a public hearing and budget adoption.

• Oath of office for Lovie Downey, Andrew Neal, Malissa Minucci, and Arthur L. Miner
• Selection of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Discussion of FY2025-2026 budget
• Setting a public hearing for the proposed budget on June 9, 2025
• Setting the budget adoption date for June 9, 2025

The board approved the June 10, 2024 CCPD minutes. It appointed Lovie Downey as Chairperson, Andrew Neal as Vice‑Chairperson, and Cris Blackburn as Secretary. The board also scheduled a public hearing on the FY2025‑2026 budget for June 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. and set the budget adoption date for the same day at the City Council meeting.

• Approved June 10, 2024 CCPD minutes (vote 5-0-0-0)
• Appointed Lovie Downey as Chairperson (vote 5-0-0-0)
• Appointed Andrew Neal as Vice‑Chairperson (vote 5-0-0-0)
• Appointed Cris Blackburn as Secretary (vote 5-0-0-0)
• Set public hearing for budget on June 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (vote 5-0-0-0)
• Set budget adoption date for June 9, 2025 at City Council meeting (vote 5-0-0-0)

City Council

The Watauga City Council will hold a special budget retreat to discuss and provide direction on the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The meeting will include public comment, reports, and a consent agenda before an executive session.

• Discuss 2025-2026 budget
• Public comment on agenda items
• Consent agenda
• Executive session
• Public hearing

General

The City Council is meeting to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hokkaido Ramen and Sushi. The meeting is also noticed as a possible quorum for other city boards and commissions.

• Hokkaido Ramen and Sushi ribbon cutting at 7620 Denton Hwy
• Notice of possible quorum for other city boards and commissions
• City Secretary certification of agenda posting

General

Mayor Miner will present a proclamation for Public Works Week at City Hall. No formal action will be taken during this event.

• Proclamation for Public Works Week

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The body may also set dates for a public hearing and the final budget adoption.

• Proposed Budget for FY2025-2026
• Capp Smith Park Food Truck Park Concept Plan presentation
• BlueDot Open Rewards Shop Local Program presentation
• Annual Audit Results for period ending September 30, 2024
• Monthly Financial Report for period ending March 31, 2025

The board approved its March financial report and the 2024 audit. It also approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. The corporation scheduled a public hearing on June 17, 2025 to discuss the FY 2025‑2026 budget and set July 15, 2025 as the date to adopt the budget.

• Approved Monthly Financial Report for period ending March 31, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved acceptance of Annual Audit Results for period ending Sept 30, 2024 (4-0-0)
• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved public hearing date June 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for FY 2025‑2026 budget (4-0-0)
• Approved budget adoption date July 15, 2025 and submission to City Secretary (4-0-0)

General

This notice is for a possible quorum of the City Council attending Watauga Fest from May 15 to May 18, 2025. No formal action will be taken, though the event is treated as an open meeting under the Open Meetings Act.

• Watauga Fest at Capp Smith Park (5800 Robin Lane) from May 15 to May 18, 2025

Library Board

The Library Board will receive reports from the Director of Library Services and the Youth Librarian. The board is also scheduled to consider the approval of meeting minutes from March 11, 2025.

• Report on the upcoming Summer Reading Program from Youth Librarian Barbara Goss
• Library Director's Report from Lana Ewell
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0‑0 vote. No other actions, approvals, or resolutions were taken. Reports on library usage and summer programs were presented, but no decisions were made on them.

• Approved meeting minutes (4-0-0-2)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss traffic safety options. The session includes a presentation on potentially reducing speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph on specific streets.

• Review of speed limit reductions (30 mph to 25 mph) for Hightower Drive, Watauga Road west of US 377, Park Vista Blvd, Starnes Road, and North Park Drive

The council heard a presentation on safety options for Hightower Drive, Watauga Road, Park Vista Boulevard, Stames Road, and North Park Drive, including repainting markings, adding reflective buttons, and possible speed‑limit sign replacement. Members expressed general agreement to start with paint and signage improvements and considered a $50,000 restriping budget and a $60,000 five‑year sign‑replacement estimate, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

City Council

The Watauga City Council will meet to consider a 5% waste collection rate increase, approve contracts for the Whitley Road 5 and Bunker Hill drainage projects, and act on a final plat for a townhome development.

• Consider 5% CPI rate increase for Frontier Waste Solutions (effective July 1, 2025)
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Burgess & Niple for Bunker Hill Drainage Project ($227,000)
• Approve amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Burgess & Niple for Whitley Road 5 Project ($25,070)
• Public hearing on final plat for The Pointe at Capp Smith Lake Addition (123 townhome lots)
• Discuss appointing a Mayor Pro Tem

The council accepted the consent agenda, approving several routine items. Residents approved the final plat for The Pointe at Capp Smith Lake Phase I, allowing 123 townhome lots and seven open‑space lots. A 5% CPI‑based rate increase for Frontier Waste Solutions was adopted. The city also adopted a revised solicitor ordinance regulating door‑to‑door solicitation and handbill distribution.

• Consent agenda approved (6-0-0-1)
• Final plat for The Pointe at Capp Smith Lake Phase I approved (6-0-0-1)
• 5% waste‑collection rate increase approved (6-0-0-0)
• Revised solicitor ordinance approved (6-0-0-0)

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for Caribou Coffee. No official actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Caribou Coffee ribbon cutting at 5955 Rufe Snow

General

City Council members may be present at the Sertoma Banquet at the Watauga Community Center. No formal action will be taken during this event.

• Sertoma Banquet at 7901 Indian Springs Road

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting event for Mathis Martial Arts. No official city actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Ribbon cutting for Mathis Martial Arts at 6601 Watauga Rd #104

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for Hokkaido Ramen and Sushi. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for other city boards or commissions that may be present.

• Ribbon cutting for Hokkaido Ramen and Sushi at 7620 Denton Hwy Suite 632

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will review potential changes to the Spooktacular Yard and Holiday of Lights decorating contest categories. The board will also discuss future events and participant recruitment for Keep Watauga Beautiful.

• Possible changes to Spooktacular Yard & Holiday of Lights Decorating Contests categories
• Future events and recruitment methods for Keep Watauga Beautiful
• Update on 2025 WataugaFest event
• Update on Celebrate Our Parks events
• Approval of March 4, 2025 Park Board minutes

The Parks Advisory Board approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑0‑1 vote. It also approved changes to the Spooktacular Yard & Holiday of Lights decorating contest categories, adding a block‑decorating category, by the same 4‑0‑0‑1 vote. No other motions were taken.

• Approved March 4, 2025 Park Board minutes (4-0-0-1)
• Approved changes to Spooktacular Yard & Holiday of Lights decorating contest categories (4-0-0-1)

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for Fresco's Restaurant. The agenda is primarily a quorum notice for officials who may be in attendance.

• Ribbon cutting for Fresco's Restaurant at 7432 Denton Hwy

General

City Council will participate in a Watauga Fest video at the City Hall Council Chamber. The notice states that no formal action will be taken during the event.

• Watauga Fest video recording

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for Sol Dias Ice Cream. No official actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Ribbon cutting for Sol Dias Ice Cream at 8004 Denton Hwy #154

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Ashton Woods for a final plat. The proposal involves subdividing 11.703 acres into 123 single-family townhome lots and seven open-space lots.

• Public hearing and action on P.25-01: Final plat for The Pointe at Capp Smith Lake Addition (123 townhome lots and 7 open space lots)
• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss the selection of Weaver and Tidwell, LLP for professional audit services and ratify expenditures for emergency water main repairs. The meeting also includes a police update on a chronic nuisance property and employee service awards.

• Approval of Weaver and Tidwell, LLP as the vendor for Professional Audit Services
• Ratification of expenditures for two emergency water main breaks on Hightower Drive
• Designation of the Commercial Recorder as the official newspaper of the City of Watauga
• Nomination(s) for the Northeast Tarrant County Hometown Hero
• Approval of the Monthly Financial Report ending February 28, 2025

The council voted to adopt a resolution designating the Commercial Recorder as the city's official newspaper, repealing the prior resolution. It also approved Weaver & Tidwell LLP as the professional audit services vendor, ratified emergency water‑main repair expenditures, and selected three nominees for the Northeast Tarrant County Hometown Hero award. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved resolution designating Commercial Recorder as official newspaper (6-0-0-1)
• Approved Weaver & Tidwell LLP as professional audit services vendor (6-0-0-1)
• Approved emergency repair expenditure for two water main breaks (vote not recorded, action approved)
• Approved Hometown Hero nominees Steve Welch, Chris Blackburn, and Brandon Board (4-2-0-1)
• Accepted consent agenda as amended (6-0-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a contract for household hazardous waste services and an advertising agreement with North Texas University. The body will also consider appointments for the Director of Finance and the Parks Advisory Board.

• Agreement with Doliver Enterprises LLC (dba HHW Solutions) for collection, hauling, recycling, and disposal of household hazardous waste
• Interlocal Agreement with North Texas University for sponsorship and underwriter advertising
• Appointment of Jennifer Calvert to Director of Finance
• Appointment of Layla Downey to Place 4 on the Parks Advisory Board

The City Council adopted the consent agenda, which included a resolution for an interlocal agreement, approval of the January 27 minutes, and appointment of Layla Downey to the Parks Advisory Board. The council also approved a one‑year waste collection contract with Doliver Enterprises LLC (dba HHW Solutions) at a cost of $0.93 per resident per month. Finally, the council confirmed Jennifer Calvert as the new Director of Finance. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (interlocal agreement, Jan 27 minutes, Parks Advisory Board appointment) (7-0-0)
• Approved waste collection, hauling, and recycling contract with Doliver Enterprises LLC (dba HHW Solutions) (7-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Calvert as Director of Finance (7-0-0)

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will consider approving an economic incentive grant for Herron Homes during an executive session and subsequent open meeting. The agenda also includes presentations to local businesses and the approval of financial reports.

• Approval of Minutes for November 19, 2024
• Approval of Monthly Financial Report for January 31, 2025
• Discussion and selection of Corporate Officers
• Consideration of economic incentive grant for Herron Homes
• Presentations to State Farm Insurance, Box N' Mail, DK Cleaners, and Verizon

General

The Library Advisory Board will conduct a training workshop. No formal action will be taken during this event.

• Library Advisory Board training workshop

Library Board

The Watauga Library Board will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and hear reports from the Library Director and staff regarding adult art programming. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber.

• Approval of March 12, 2024, Library Board minutes
• Approval of January 14, 2025, Library Board minutes
• Library Director's Report
• Report on Art Programming in Adult Services

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss solicitor ordinances. This item will be presented by Randy Richards, Assistant Director of Public Works.

• Workshop discussion about Solicitor Ordinances

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on a demolition agreement and a classification plan for general government employees. The body will also review the 2024 Racial Profiling report and the annual audit for the period ending September 30, 2024.

• Agreement with Belfor Property Restoration for demolition at 5900 Dunson not to exceed $69,300
• Adoption of a classification plan for general government employees
• Approval of the Watauga Police Department 2024 Racial Profiling report
• Acceptance of the Annual Audit and Single Audit for Oct 1, 2023 - Sept 30, 2024
• Appointment of Samantha Ostendorp to Place 2 on the Library Board

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting event for Taco Casa. No official actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Taco Casa ribbon cutting at 6420 Watauga Rd

General

The Watauga Police Department will introduce a new Police Chief and conduct a promotional ceremony at City Hall. No formal action is scheduled, but a quorum of the City Council may be present.

• Introduction of new Police Chief
• Promotional Ceremony
• Possible City Council quorum present

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board is conducting a training workshop. The agenda states that no formal action will be taken during this event.

• Training workshop for the Parks Advisory Board

Parks Advisory Board

The Watauga Parks Advisory Board will meet to select officers and discuss potential changes to the Spooktacular Yard Decorating Contest and future events at Foster Village and Indian Springs Parks.

• Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and selection of board officers
• Review of 2024 parks vandalism report
• Consideration of changes to Spooktacular Yard Contest categories
• Discussion on Keep Watauga Beautiful recruitment

General

Members of City Council and City Boards and Commissions will participate in a training workshop. The agenda states that no formal action will be taken during this event.

• Training workshop for Boards, Commissions, and City Council

City Council

The Watauga City Council will consider canceling the May 3, 2025, general election and approve a contract for park lighting equipment at BISD Park. The meeting will also include a public hearing and an executive session.

• Cancel May 3, 2025, General Election
• Approve park lighting contract for BISD Park ($133,522)
• Public hearing
• Executive session

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will hear presentations on local business anniversaries and discuss selecting corporate officers. The board will also consider approving an economic incentive grant for Herron Homes following an executive session.

• Proclamations for Ace Cash Express (35 years), Pet Haven (30 years), H&R Block (25 years), Lonestar Concrete Systems (25 years), Hightower Salons (25 years), and Tex's Star Grill (20 years)
• Discussion and selection of Corporate Officers
• Consideration of approving an economic incentive grant for Herron Homes
• Approval of November 19, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of Monthly Financial Report for December 31, 2024

General

City Council members will attend a social event at the Watauga Community Center. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Attendance at Active Adults Center Members Valentine's Day Party at 7901 Indian Springs Road

General

The Watauga City Council will attend a meet and greet for Chief of Police finalist James Lewis. No formal action will be taken during this event.

• Meet and greet for Chief of Police finalist James Lewis

City Council

The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting on February 10, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes a presentation on household hazardous waste and procedures for public comment and testimony.

• Presentation on Household Hazardous Waste
• Public Comment on non-agenda items
• Public Testimony for Action Items
• Executive session for legal counsel consultation
• Meeting held at City Hall, 7105 Whitley Road

City Council

The City Council will consider confirming James Lewis as Chief of Police. The body will also review lighting installation contracts for three city parks and updates to personnel and financial policies.

• Confirmation of James Lewis as Chief of Police
• Trail lighting for Virgil Anthony and Indian Springs Parks with Voss Lighting Inc. (not to exceed $266,478)
• Park lighting for BISD Park with Voss Lighting Inc. (not to exceed $133,522)
• Amendments to personnel policies regarding certification pay, classification, on-call, holidays, and inclement weather
• Approval of Monthly Financial and Quarterly Investment Reports ending December 31, 2024

General

The City Council may attend an anniversary event at Tex's Star Grill. The notice states that no action will be taken by any body in attendance unless specifically provided for on an agenda.

• Attendance at Tex's Star Grill 20th Year Anniversary at 6101 Rufe Snow

General

The City Council will attend a retirement ceremony for Police Chief Robert Parker on January 29, 2025. No formal action will be taken during the event.

• Retirement ceremony for Police Chief Robert Parker

General

The Watauga Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from December 2024, elect a chairman and vice chairman, and certify promotional eligibility lists for police lieutenants and sergeants.

• Elect Civil Service Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Certify Watauga Police Department Police Lieutenant Promotional Eligibility List
• Certify Watauga Police Department Police Sergeant Promotional Eligibility List
• Approve minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider ordering a general election for Mayor and City Council members. The body will also review several infrastructure contracts and permit renewals.

• Ordinance to order a general election on May 3, 2025 for Mayor and Council Places 3, 4, and 5
• HVAC replacement at the Recreation Center with A&G Services for $709,331
• Trail lighting equipment for Virgil Anthony, BISD, and Indian Springs Parks with Voss Lighting Inc. not to exceed $400,000
• Renewal of massage permits for A+ Massage, Golden Foot Spa, Hightower Salon, Magic Massage, Niu Niu Foot Spa, and RR Massage
• Proposal to change departmental staff reports from bi-weekly to monthly

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to determine if structures at 5900 Dunson Drive are unsafe. The board will also select its Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary.

• Public hearing and action on BSC.24-02645 regarding structures at 5900 Dunson Drive
• Selection of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Staff update on Building Standards Commission implementation
• Staff update on substandard structures

Library Board

The Library Board will receive reports on the Library Central Service Desk project and the 2024 Final Survey Results. The board is also scheduled to approve the meeting minutes from September 10, 2024.

• Report on Library Central Service Desk project
• Report on 2024 Final Survey Results of Summary Data
• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to establish short-term rental regulations and update single-family dwelling rental rules. The body will also discuss the appointment or employment of the City Manager in executive session.

• Ordinance to adopt short-term rental regulations and revise single-family dwelling rental permits
• Ordinance to amend the fee schedule for short-term rental and single-family dwelling registration and inspection fees
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Richland Hills for vehicle maintenance services
• Professional Services Agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for Public Works Parking Lot design
• Federal Grant request for a Mental Health Coordinator position at the Watauga Police Department

Parks Advisory Board

The Watauga Parks Advisory Board will meet to review board minutes and discuss potential future events at Birdsville ISD Park and Virgil Anthony Park. The meeting will also include presentations on volunteer recognition and upcoming community events.

• Approval of November 18, 2024, Parks Advisory Board Minutes
• Discussion of future events at Birdsville ISD Park
• Discussion of future events at Virgil Anthony Park
• Recognition of outstanding volunteer
• Holiday of Lights Decorating Contest winners